Review: Bath Mill Lodge Retreat in Somerset
Bath Mill Lodge Retreat is a Someset lodge park within easy reach of the UNESCO Roman spa town of Bath in the UK and is perfect for families
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Blog | Devon | Family days out
Exploring Berry Head’s Napoleonic forts: a Devon coastal walk with kids
We’re not short of coastline to wander here in the South West of England. However finding a Devon coastal walk that’s easy for kids can be a bit of a challenge, especially as ours are both pre-schoolers. There always seems to be a sheer cliff for them to career towards. Or they get bored of stomping though…
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Why we’ll be travelling with mifold – the Grab-and-Go Booster® seat
I’m ashamed to say I’m one of 33% of parents in Europe to put their child in a car without a suitable booster seat – and it terrified me. The reason I’m sharing this story is that there’s now no excuse thanks to the mifold – the Grab-and-Go Booster® seat. We’ve been sent one so I can…
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First signs of Spring at Kingston Lacy National Trust
One of the first National Trust properties I recall visiting as a child was Kingston Lacy in Dorset. I remember it being a special day and one that instilled a fascination in me for all things Egyptian. I had a chance to return with the Tin Box girls on a road trip between seeing their…
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Blog | Family days out | UK
A visit to the world’s largest all year sculpture park
Tucked away in the Surrey Hills is a place that reminds me of Narnia. The Sculpture Park is the world’s largest all year sculpture park with more than 600 works of art nestled within 10 acres of wooded valley. We discovered it while staying at Bel & The Dragon which is just across the road…
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Tin Box Traveller Diaries: February 2017
There’s nothing I love more than heading off on a new adventure. But sometimes it’s good to be at home, reflect, enjoy each other’s company and to plan for future trips. That’s what February was all about. We didn’t travel (well, not as a family) but I still have lots of fond memories and feel…
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10 Smart Packing Tips & Tricks Every Parent Needs to Know
Packing has to be one of my least favourite parts of travel. Especially when I’m trying to do it while keeping one eye on the kids. During the past six years as a mum I’ve picked up some tips and tricks for streamlining our pre-holiday preparations. The fine art of packing for travelling with kids…
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Blog | Family days out | UK
Unseen Spaces at Polesden Lacey, National Trust
Nestled in the stunning Surrey Hills is Polesden Lacey – a magnificent Edwardian estate that’s seen its far share of high society gatherings. The National Trust is in the middle of restoring 18 of the house’s 200 rooms never seen by the public before. The Unseen Spaces at Polesden Lacey take you behind the scenes…
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10 reasons why toddlers love Bosinver Farm Cottages
It’s a well known fact that happy kids make for happy parents. During our family holiday at Bosinver Farm Cottages in Cornwall our two toddlers couldn’t have been happier. And it made for a wonderfully relaxed getaway. So what was it about Bosinver and its luxury cottage holidays that our toddlers loved so much? Let…
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Booking holidays makes you happy – fact!
I can guess what you’re thinking: ‘tell me something I don’t already know’. The thought of booking holidays and experiencing new places is something that sets off the butterflies in my tummy and makes me talk a tiny bit too fast. I know I’m not alone. But new research by Booking.com has found that it isn’t…
